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redan
[ ri-dan ]
noun
, Fortification.
- a V -shaped work, usually projecting from a fortified line.
redan
/ rɪˈdæn /
noun
- a fortification of two parapets at a salient angle
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of redan1
C17: from French, from earlier redent notching of a saw edge, from re- + dent tooth, from Latin dēns
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Example Sentences
If we had liked to assault, I am sure we should have taken the place with little loss, some of our men being close to the Redan.
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The lunette (Fig. 46) has nearly the same defects as the redan.
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A redan is a letter V, with the point toward the enemy, and is used generally to cover the heads of bridges, etc.
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His orders were that in case of the assault on the Redan being successful, he should attack the works on its right.
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Parties of brave men struggled up to the very abattis of the Redan, and there, unsupported and powerless, were shot down.
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